Audio Research Reference Phono 3SE
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Model name
Reference Phono 3SE
Inputs (balanced)
1
Inputs (single-ended)
1
MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
47000. Selectable loads: 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50
MM/MC voltage input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (Ω)
400 - 200
Gain (dB)
51 - 73
Playback EQ curves accuracy (dB)
2
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
60000
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
0.002
Dimensions (mm)
480 x 198 x 419
Weight (kg)
16.6
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The PH9 phono corrector is an excellent solution for matching most cartridge and player combinations to your system. The 6H30 vacuum tube trio is at the heart of a simple and clear signal path to ensure the most transparent pre-amplification.
Audio Research Reference Phono 3 SE is a tube phono corrector. Phono 3SE has a design developed from scratch, absorbing the successful findings from Reference Phono 2. In fact, the Reference Phono 3SE is a synthesis of developments from the entire Reference series. An additional gain stage allows you to obtain the linearity of gain characteristic of the Reference 10 and Reference 6 preamp models.
The Reference 10 is powered by a fully dual mono circuit. Dual, separate low- and high-voltage transformers are used for each channel; a dual mono stabilization circuit (one 6H30 and one 6550WE per channel), a dual mono gain circuit (four 6H30 per channel), and a powerful electrolyte bank.